Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.
- Claude Monet
Dad Suggests was created to share with others the many different things that we have loved sharing with our own children.
Our hope is that - by reading or visiting our children’s bookstore - you will find something special to enjoy with your own family.
- Ryan
The publication world had a little Operation Warp Speed of their own, because there are already a lot of kids books about the coronavirus pandemic. These are our favorites, and I hope this list of picture books helps you have a little heart to heart about quarantine with the kids in your lives.
Discover this collection of illustrated classic children’s books from Charles Santore and Cider Mill Press. The stunning illustrations breathe new life into these famous stories, and many consider them to be the quintessential illustrated editions.
Three wonderful new picture books make an appearance this month on Dad’s Bookshelf for December 2020. And two of the three are highly-anticipated sequels to two of our favorite picture books ever made.
Discover the best Christmas-themed family board games and card games. If you’re looking for something that will bring a little Christmas spirit to family game night, check out our picks for the best holiday games for kids of all ages.
Zombie Teenz Evolution is a board game kids will obsess over, and it’s an obvious choice for Game of the Month. Kids will love the system of progression that involves collecting stickers and opening secret envelopes - and you’ll be shocked how much replayability is packed into this excellent family game.
We have 3 absolutely beautiful picture books on Dad’s Bookshelf this month. One is a new-for-us book, and two are very strong contenders for best picture books of the year. These are special stories you’ll love to share with the little ones.
Discover the best board games for 5-year-olds. Find your new favorite game for family game night by exploring our top 10 list of our personal favorite family board games for age 5. The games on this list will be beloved for many years to come.
Let us help you find that last gift for the little ones in your life with the Dad Suggests Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2020. Featuring toys, books, and games that our family loves - there’s sure to be something on this list that jumps out at you and will bring a smile to a little face this Christmas.
Discover our favorite new Christmas picture books of 2020. Beautiful adaptations of classics, advent calendars, graphic novels, and, of course, new favorites - this year has a lot to offer to fans of Christmas stories. Make sure to share these fantastic books with your family this Christmas season.
The Color, Cut, Create! books by Merrill Rainey feature hundreds of paper craft projects for kids to build with their own hands and imaginations. The creativity they cultivate is a sight to behold, and our kids are obsessed. And we recently sat down for an interview with their creator.
Dad’s Bookshelf has 3 superb picture books this month. A book that expertly tackles the difficult topic of death, an incredibly nostalgic ABC book, and perhaps the very best picture book of the whole year! These 3 books are truly incredible.
Franny K. Stein is a hilarious and spooky early chapter book series by Jim Benton. The wacky adventures that Franny finds herself in are perfect for young fans of books like Captain Underpants, and they’re perfect for celebrating a spooky October.
It’s October and that means it’s time for my favorite list of the whole year - the best Halloween picture books of 2020! Discover our very favorite spooky and Halloween-themed books published this year, and have a fantastic Halloween full of great stories to share.
If you’re looking for a spooky family game night, look no further than our list of monster-themed board games for the family. Discover our favorite monster games for kids of all ages, and help your kids’ imaginations come to life.
Warren the 13th is a trilogy of chapter books about the spooky and exciting adventures of a young kindhearted boy. The books feature hundreds of beautiful illustrations, and they are the perfect spooky adventure read alouds for the entire family.
Our Game of the Month is Ravensburger’s Horrified - a spectacular love letter to classic Universal movie monsters. If you’re looking for a spooky game to celebrate October and the Halloween season, you can’t go wrong with this one. This spooky cooperative board game is a new family favorite.
This month on Dad’s Bookshelf, all of the picture books feature kids feeling powerful feelings. The art is all stunning and the characters are endearing - and they are certain to become old friends.
If You Come to Earth by Sophie Blackall is a beautiful celebration of our diverse planet. A young boy writes a letter to an alien that explains everything you need to know about our planet. His description explores our differences while simultaneously highlighting the one thing that we all share - this beautiful planet that we all call home.
